By: Breanna Jacobs It was confirmed today that Penn State University will officially hire current New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien as the new head football coach. O’Brien will be formally introduced as the new head coach of the Nittany Lions in a press conference on Saturday. The press conference is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. Former head coach … [Read more...] about Penn State Hires O’Brien as New Football Coach
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End of the Season Thoughts: Buffalo Bills
By: Breanna Jacobs The Buffalo Bills shocked football fans everywhere by starting the 2011 season off 5-2. The team broke their 15 game losing streak to the New England Patriots and had a few incredible come-from-behind victories. Under head coach Chan Gailey, the Bills looked like they were a new and improved team; early on in the season they led the AFC East and there was … [Read more...] about End of the Season Thoughts: Buffalo Bills
Golden Earring, Replacements, Great White North and the NFL week 8
By Paul Casey Gotham Take off to the Great White North Heading to their home away from home has not been so welcoming for the Buffalo Bills. That is until yesterday. Mike Shanahan would rather not play again in the "Truth North." The Bills dominated the Washington Redskins in every way possible winning 23-0. Buffalo's 390 yards of offense trumped Washington's 178, and … [Read more...] about Golden Earring, Replacements, Great White North and the NFL week 8
Raiders to Acquire Palmer in Trade
By Breanna Jacobs Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer may finally have his wish for a trade granted. Palmer, who said he would retire if the Bengals did not trade him, is, “on the verge,” of being traded to the Oakland Raiders. According to sources, the Bengals would acquire two first-round draft picks for Palmer; a first-round pick in 2012 and a conditional … [Read more...] about Raiders to Acquire Palmer in Trade
Talking Heads, Chinchillas, kittens and the NFL Week 6
By Paul Casey Gotham Same as it ever was Cue the hyperbole because it seems like death and taxes need to make room for the Green Bay Packers. We all end up horizontal...or in an urn (insert the Keith Richards humor at this point); we pay too much money to the government, and the Pack keeps on winning. Sunday's game against the winless St. Louis Rams had all the … [Read more...] about Talking Heads, Chinchillas, kittens and the NFL Week 6